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Underrated Fantasy RPGs

Started by RPGPundit, May 04, 2009, 09:25:46 PM

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RPGPundit

May 04, 2009, 09:25:46 PM
I think there's probably a ton more underrated Fantasy RPGs than Sci-Fi RPGs, just by virtue of the fact that there's so damn many fantasy RPGs that have been produced over the years.

So is there any obscure or REALLY obscure fantasy RPG that's maybe been dismissed as second-rate or even as a "fantasy heartbreaker" that you thought was just spectacular?

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#1
May 04, 2009, 09:40:10 PM
Not really obscure, but I love The Fantasy Trip. Great combat system, and the vestigial skill system provides just the right amount of character differentiation while keeping things fast and fun. It's my current go-to for sword and sorcery, taking over from various iterations of BRP.

And by the way, word is that someone is working on a full retro-clone. :)
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Haffrung

#2
May 04, 2009, 09:46:04 PM
I guess it depends on what you mean by obscure. Talislanta is probably one of the more successful fantasy heartbreakers. And it's best-known for its wild and weird setting. Thing is, the OMNI system (as presented in 4th edition) is really straightforward, dramatic, and capable of running all sorts of games.
 

joewolz

#3
May 04, 2009, 10:29:27 PM
Although it's been mentioned recently, Promised Sands is an awesome game thatv has never gotten enough love.

Same goes for Children of the Sun, an gonzo-awesome Indiana Jones meets Lord of the Rings kind of great.  It deserved much more love.
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Silverlion

#4
May 04, 2009, 10:30:58 PM
Decipher's Lord of the Rings. It needed more editin but in many ways got the setting and needed probably another coat of polish and oversight to have been just right. Far better at the setting than MERP.
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#5
May 04, 2009, 11:08:06 PM
Tales of Gargenthir : http://www.rpg.net/news+reviews/reviews/rev_3.html

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Benoist

#6
May 04, 2009, 11:15:32 PM
Quote from: Silverlion;299935Decipher's Lord of the Rings. It needed more editin but in many ways got the setting and needed probably another coat of polish and oversight to have been just right. Far better at the setting than MERP.

This. I completely agree.

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#7
May 04, 2009, 11:32:39 PM
I'll second Talislanta, and god damn, I left THOSE books in Iowa as well. SHIT!
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#8
May 04, 2009, 11:58:04 PM
Talislanta.
 

Captain Rufus

#9
May 05, 2009, 12:39:48 AM
Does Tunnels & Trolls, Castles & Crusades, or Swords & Wizardry count?

Sigmund

#10
May 05, 2009, 01:22:12 AM
Dragonquest
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Silverlion

#11
May 05, 2009, 03:58:24 AM
I love T&T and Talislants. Which are awesome. They've survived for untold ages of gaming FOR a reason.

 I think they're undervalued by SOME people (D&D players) but have a stronger  following of the people outside of those whose tastes are satisfied via D&D.

Do they deserve recognition across the board? Yes.

I'll add a nod to the original Dragonquest, and  The Fantasy Trip as well.

I'd like to add Ars Magica to the wider "not appreciated enough in the entire hobby" list, as well.
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GeekEclectic

#12
May 05, 2009, 08:54:46 AM
Agone, definitely. The setting is so evocative, if somewhat depressing(well, the depression is one of the reasons it's so evocative). Life is a play, in a manner of speaking, and you're fighting a battle against incredible odds to keep from being strung up like a common puppet. *squee*

Earthdawn, too. I wouldn't call it obscure, but it certainly doesn't get as much love as it deserves. Why more people don't seem to understand just how infinitely-better-than-D&D it is is beyond me. It's a bit more rules-heavy than I'm used to, but there's an internal consistency that makes it just work.
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Benoist

#13
May 05, 2009, 10:18:46 AM
Agreed on Agone. It's really good, evocative and underrated.

Silverlion

#14
May 05, 2009, 11:34:59 AM
Quote from: Benoist;299987Agreed on Agone. It's really good, evocative and underrated.

Start a thread and tell me what's cool about Agone?
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